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Podcast: Nuclear power in Australia's energy transition with Jai Mirchandani

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... portfolio manager at ELM Responsible Investments. Jai sits down with host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability, to discuss the timeline, costs, and safety of nuclear power, as well as the geopolitical risks that are associated with ...

Litigation immunity sparks legal expert outcry

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... unjustified, corporate overreach on an international scale". David Barnden, principal at Equity Generation Lawyers told FS Sustainability the pause may undermine market integrity by providing protection for companies who already publish transition plans. ...

Red alert for PFAS value chain

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... human body - and cause serious health concerns including cancer and endocrine disruption. Alongside advisor Chronos Sustainability, the group is calling investors to push for corporate disclosure and to support the phase-out of these chemicals. Demand ...

BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas back carbon credits fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship, adopting a model that supports both economic and ecological sustainability," Silva Capital said. Silva Capital co-managing director Raphael Wood said the group is thrilled to have BHP, Rio Tinto ...

S&P Global gains top sustainability expert

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... The high-profile Désirée Lucchese has quit MLC Life Insurance after just four months to join S&P Global as a sustainability solutions specialist. Lucchese said she is keen to return to the "complex, nuanced and ever-evolving space of investment data ...

NorthStar Impact analyst joins TCorp

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... Carson Edwards has seven years' experience in the investment management industry. Before NorthStar, she was a sustainability analyst at UK-based Polar Capital, a multi-boutique active investment management firm. TCorp's head of investment stewardship ...

Catastrophe bill blows up to $90bn

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... driven up the cost of insurance premiums for consumers and businesses. "There are also issues of resilience and sustainability - we spend too much reacting to weather events rather than preparing communities. The analyst noted that the government is ...

Podcast: A just transition for regional Australia with Amanda Cahill

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... climate-safe, socially just and regenerative economy. Amanda joins host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability to discuss. Stream all episodes here.

UK pension giant eyes Australian timber

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... "Timberland represents a unique investment that offers Nest's members the opportunity to combine investment and sustainability goals, which include enhanced portfolio diversification, a hedge against inflation, carbon removal to help mitigate climate ...

ASX200 boards near gender target: ACSI

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... is so close to achieving 40% of board roles occupied by women," WOB executive director, Claire Braund, told FS Sustainability. ACSI CEO Louise Davidson said board diversity "improves governance standards and helps drive long-term value for shareholders". ...